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La Vergne Dog Bite Attorney

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Dogs can be an important companion for many people, but owners who welcome them into their home also take on the responsibility of keeping others safe if that dog gets out of control. If you were bitten by a dog or attacked unprovoked, you may have the right to seek compensation for your damages.

At Selvidge Injury Law, our La Vergne dog bite attorney can provide you with comprehensive legal insight into what your compensation may be. Contact our La Vergne personal injury attorney for a free consultation.

Dog Bites Are a Form of Personal Injury

If you are on your property or walking in a park, and a dog bites you, the owner was likely irresponsible and negligent. Tennessee law makes it clear:

  • Dogs must be leashed when they are not on the property of the owner.
  • Dogs on a leash must be maintained and controlled.

Even if the owner has never experienced the dog biting or attacking anyone else prior to your incident, they could be held accountable for the losses you have. Tennessee’s strict bite policy applies to all situations that happen in locations where you, the victim, have a legal right to be.

Dog Bites on Personal Property

In a situation where a dog bites a person while that dog is on the owner’s property, the one-bite rule might be applicable in certain situations; like if it were in a fenced-in yard, for example. That means that the owner gets a “free bite,” in which they may not be held responsible for the dog’s actions in those situations the first time. Contact our Nashville premises liability lawyers for legal assistance.

Seek Out Compensation for All of Your Losses

At Selvidge Injury Law, we know that a dog bite can cause serious injury and financial losses. We also know that you deserve an advocate who will fight for you to receive full compensation for any losses you have. Let us help you recover damages, including:

  • Medical bills from the incident
  • Ongoing medical expenses you have
  • Lost wages
  • Future income loss
  • Pain and suffering
  • Disfigurement from scars
  • Emotional trauma or PTSD

Seek out medical care. Get the mental health care you need as well. Then, contact our La Vergne dog bite attorney for immediate help. Enable our team to go to work to hold those who hurt you accountable.

Need legal help? Contact our La Vergne dog bite lawyers

Our La Vergne Dog Bite Lawyers Will Fight for Your Rights

Our dog bite attorneys in La Vergne have a dedication to providing our clients with exceptional legal support. Here’s how you can count on us:

  • We gather the evidence to prove the owner is negligent.
  • We eliminate their defenses against the dog bite, including showing evidence, if possible, that you did not provoke the dog and had the right to be there.
  • Our attorneys negotiate the highest level of recovery of damages on your behalf.

If a dog owner was negligent and you suffered injuries, we can help you. Contact Selvidge Injury Law now. Speak to a La Vergne dog bite attorney who can answer your questions at (615) 864-0343. We provide free consultations to our clients to help victims get answers.